Toyota 4Runner · 1984–Present

The Long Haul.

Five generations of body-on-frame SUV, the only mid-size Toyota SUV with a solid rear axle, and one of the few vehicles you can still buy new in 2026 with a V6 and a transfer case. The 4Runner is what "reliable" looks like on a 200,000-mile odometer.

1984–Present IFS front, solid rear 4.0L V6 most common Body-on-frame

01 / Tools

Built for your rig

4 tools

Lift & Tire Matrix

What tire fits your lift height — rubbing notes, required mods, and gear ratio recommendations.

The reference library. Every DIY procedure for this platform, filtered to your trim, year, and engine.

50+ guidesBrowse

Mileage-driven service schedule for your trim. Oil, diffs, transfer case, and more.

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Steering Diagnostic

IFS-front diagnostic for steering wander, vibration, and pull. Different physics, different fix.

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02 / Learn

Read and watch

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Latest blog

Lifting a Toyota 4Runner

Spacers, coilovers, and full kits explained — what each path costs, what it needs, and what fits.

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Read the blog

Every post — tools, mod tests, trail reports. Sorted by date, filterable.

Workshop

Shop technique

Torque, seized bolts, brake bleed — the foundations every DIYer needs.

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YouTubers we trust

Honest builders, working trucks. No sponsored fluff, no thumbnail screaming.